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Altrincham is a market town to the south of Trafford. It was established in 1920, and there is still a market in the town to this day. It has a growing number of independent businesses. It is relatively affluent, and has a number of active community groups and organisations such as Altrincham & Bowdon Civic Society, Altrincham Town Centre Partnership, and Altrincham Forward. It is also home to Altrincham Football Club, which has grounds on Moss Lane.

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The age-old tradition to meet Santa before the big day and tell him what you would like for Christmas is still going strong in Greater Manchester

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Manchester Phoenix showed their Jekyll & Hyde tendencies as they thrashed Bracknell Bees at home before losing in the return game.

Neville Johnson in sales and jobs boost

The firm, which has its headquarters in Trafford Park, posted revenues of £27.6m in the year to the end of April.

American Airlines high flying boss makes return trip to Manchester Airport

Jon Snook, a former Altrincham Grammar pupil, flew into Manchester Airport to congratulate staff on winning the Customer Cup award for improved customer service.

NES Global Talent, winner in the turnover over £100m category at the 2012 MEN Business of the Year Awards.

NES Global Talent opens new office in Cape Town

Altrincham firm NES Global Talent has opened an office in Cape Town in South Africa.

Days out winter 2013: Things to do in Trafford this Christmas

Fun for all the family this Christmas in Trafford

Bakrlik leads Phoenix to big win

Frantisek Bakrlik grabbed a hat-trick as Manchester Phoenix defeated Basingstoke Bison 6-1 on on Sunday.

Non-league round-up: Macc beaten, FC United held

Macclesfield Town suffered defeat at the weekend, but Altrincham and Curzon Ashton claimed victory - find out more in our non-league round-up.

Kallum keen to conquer Kiwis

Ahead of England's World Cup meeting with New Zealand, Kallum Watkins discusses his rugby league upbringing in Manchester.

Media news in brief

Manchester based Grizzly Bear Design has re-branded with a new website and logo to focus on its new growth and direction.

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Simpsons writer backs city

Greater Manchester is on the brink of a “creative revolution”.

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Styles & Wood sees signs of recovery

Property services firm Styles & Wood Group is starting to see the first signs of a recovery.

Jail for disgraced company boss who kept changing identity

Wesley Gregory was barred from being a director for eight years in 2008 because of his role in a bogus charity publishing business which collapsed with debts of nearly £300,000.

Alty must face FA Trophy replay after abandonment farce

Altrincham must replay their FA Trophy clash with Colwyn Bay on Tuesday night after Saturday's controversial abandonment against Colwyn Bay.

FA Trophy match abandoned after losing side refuse replacement referee in 83rd minute

Altrincham FC plucked a substitute official from the crowd after the first ref picked up a calf strain during the FA Trophy clash with Colwyn Bay

Efit released of burglary suspect who held two elderly brothers captive at knifepoint in Sale

The pensioners, aged 81 and 88, were threatened and locked up in a living room by an armed gang at the younger sibling's home on Dane Road

Football club nets £50k handout hours after pitch was ruined by joyriders

Officials at Wythenshawe Amateurs were called by police to inform them a stolen car had ploughed through their Hollyhedge Park home

Machete attack in Altrincham leaves 23-year-old man with head and arm injuries

Emergency services were called to Lloyd Gardens after a 23-year-old man had suffered injuries to his arms and head

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